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      Date: May 27, 2009
     Title: 2009 Dallam County 4-H Memorial Scholarship recipients
The 2009 Dallam County 4-H Memorial Scholarship Recipients have been announced.  Cindy McMurry presented $750 each to Jordan Meador and Julian Baca at the Dalhart High School Scholarship Awards program on May 12th.  Rosabell Baca presented Garth McDonald a $750 Scholarship.

The 2009 Dallam County 4-H Memorial Scholarship Recipients have been announced.  Cindy McMurry presented $750 each to Jordan Meador and Julian Baca at the Dalhart High School Scholarship Awards program on May 12th.  Rosabell Baca presented Garth McDonald a $750 Scholarship.   
Mrs. Faye Plank established the Dallam County 4-H Scholarship Fund in 1987 in loving memory of her husband, Earl Plank, who was a 4-H leader for many years.  Since that time numerous memorials, honorariums and contributions from individuals have been given to the Dallam County 4-H Memorial Scholarship Fund.
    In 1997 Dallam County 4-H Ambassadors solicited donations from area businesses, individuals, 4-Hers and their families, which increased this fund.  Annually the Dallam County 4-H Parent Leaders Association contributes to the scholarship fund.
The Amarillo Area Foundation, a public charitable foundation, professionally manages the Dallam County 4-H Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Principal and all income from this fund is used to provide scholarships to the Dallam County 4-H graduating seniors, who plan to further their education in the field of their choice.  All recipients must meet the eligibility requirements.  The fund is a 501(c) (3) not for profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible.  Donations are accepted any time through out the year.  With the support of businesses and individuals this scholarship can continue to be a positive contributor to the youth of Dallam County and 4-H programs.  
Take a look at the 3 recipients:
Jordan Meador is the 17 year old daughter of Keith and Jan Meador, a Senior at DHS.  During her 4-H career she received 1st place at State Fashion Show Buying Formal,1st Place State Recordbook FCS Open Food Preservation & Food Safety, Grand Champion Swine Bi-County Stock Show, 2nd Place State and Winner District Natural Fiber, 4th Place and 2nd Place Buying Casual Category State 4-H Fashion Show, State Round Up Educational Presentations 5th and 6th Place, She received the 4-H Gold Star Award, Danforth I Dare You Award, High Point 4-H, Texas Rural Youth Award and Bi-County Scholarship Award.  Extra-curricular activities include Central Methodist & First Baptist Youth, National Honor Society, Dalhart Lady Wolves basketball, & volleyball, DHS Science Club, UIL computer application team, Theater Arts and Sub-Debs Sorority.  Jordan plans to attend West Texas A& M.
    Julian Baca is the 18 year old son of Manuel Baca and the late Michelle Baca, a Senior at DHS.  Julian is a 10 year Dallam County 4-H member.  During his 4-H career, Julian has participated in Consumer Life Skills, Small Engines, Leadership and Career Exploration Projects.  He has served on County Council serving as 1st Vice President, Health and Safety Officer and Historian.  He has assisted with Rally Day, Bi-County Stock Show buyers, Leader Appreciation Dinner and Achievement Banquet.  He has promoted 4-H by recruiting members and distributing flyers.  Julian’s extra-curricular activities include Assembly of God Church Teen Member, Youth Group and Sunday School member, varsity football, basketball, 7 on 7 football, 3 on 3 basketball, track and baseball. His awards includes Bi-County Stock Show Ten Year Award, Letter Jacket-DHS Football, 4-H Gold Star, I Dare You Award, 1st Place District Consumer Decision Making, Council Delegate of the Year and Academic AB Honor roll-DHS.  Julian plans to attend West Texas A & M.  
    Garth McDonald is the 18 year old son of Tom and Melissa McDonald, a senior at McDonald Christian School.  Garth is a 10 year member of Dallam County 4-H.  His projects have included Sheep (10 years), Beef and Steer & Heifer (4 years), Public Speaking (8 years) and Photography (6 years).  He is currently serving on the Texas State 4-H Council, District 1 4-H Council 1st Vice President, and Dallam / Hartley County Teen Sheep & Goat Leader.  Garth showed the Grand Champion Lamb in Dallam-Hartley County Show 2006, 07,08 and 09; Grand Champion Bi County Lamb Show 2009, 08, 06, and 04; 4th Place Lamb State Fair of Texas 2008; Grand Champion Steer Hartley County Show 2006; Grand Champion Heifer Bi County Show 2007; Illustrated Speech Contest, Texas Junior Hereford Association; 1st Team Marketing, Texas Junior Hereford Association; 2nd National Jr., Hereford Association and Reserve Division Champion Heifer, Texas Junior Hereford Association.  Garth is a member of the Dalhart Church of Christ where he serves as Song Leader and Scripture Reader.  He has served as a volunteer counselor at Black Mesa Bible Camp.  He has served on the Tri State Fair Junior Board of Directors and the Texas Hereford Association Jr. Board of Directors.  Garth will attend West Texas A&M  in the fall.